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events:
  - name: English Country Dance
    details: "Dance to wonderful music by Laura Markowitz (violin), Aaron Marcus (piano), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola); calling by Val Medve & Barrett Grimm. \nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
    links:
      - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Richmond-ECD-2024-Jan-May-Flyer-Revised-1724.pdf"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-3/"
    start: "2024-02-23T18:30:00-05:00"
    end: "2024-02-23T21:00:00-05:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    callers:
      - Barrett Grimm
      - Val Medve
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: Val Medve
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance
    details: "Musicians: Will Patton (mandolin) and Larks in the Attic (Pam Bockes – guitar, Susan Reid – violin, Linda Young – harp). \nCallers: Barrett Grimm, Val Medve. \nFirst half hour (6:30-7pm) is a basics/review session. \n\nNewcomers welcome! Attend on your own or with a friend/partner. Ability to walk briskly required. Casual dress. BYO water bottle & clean soft-soled shoes. Masks are optional. We use terms/words that refer to roles or positions, not gender.  \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
    links:
      - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/english-country-dance-series/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-richmond-vt/"
    start: "2024-04-12T18:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-04-12T21:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Richmond
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    bands:
      - Larks in the Attic
    callers:
      - Barrett Grimm
      - Val Medve
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: Val Medve
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
    details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Anna Patton (clarinet), and Will Patton (mandolin), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
    links:
      - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-2/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-2/"
    start: "2024-06-30T15:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-06-30T18:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Jericho
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Barrett Grimm
      - Val Medve
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: English Country Dance - Outdoors
    details: "Dance outdoors in a lovely town park (with a view of Mount Mansfield). We dance to (mostly acoustic) music in a roofed, open-sided pavilion. All dances are taught and walked through. Basics/review session at 3:30pm; dancing to live music starts 4pm. Newcomers welcome. The ability to walk briskly is required. BYO filled water bottle (there is no water source on-site). Wear sturdy/cushioned shoes for the smooth concrete floor. After the dance, join us for an on-site picnic (BYO food and drink). Portalets are in the parking lot (about a 5-minute walk from the dance pavilion). \nThis afternoon, our band is Aaron Marcus (keyboard), Laura Markowitz (violin), Will Patton (mandolin), Ana Ruesink (viola), with local caller(s) TBA (Barrett Grimm, Martha Kent, Val Medve). Additional summer Sundays, with different bands: July 21, August 25, September 8. Masks are optional. \n$10-$15 sliding scale."
    links:
      - "http://burlingtoncountrydancers.org/dance/english-country-dance-outdoors-jericho-vt-13/"
      - "https://cdss.org/event/english-country-dance-outdoors-4/"
    start: "2024-08-25T15:30:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-08-25T18:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Jericho
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: true
    social: true
    callers:
      - Val Medve
    price: $10-$15
    organisation: Burlington Country Dancers
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml
  - name: Norwich Mini-Ball
    details: "Join us for a delightful afternoon of English Country Dance. ECD experience recommended. The more challenging dances will be reviewed at the practice session right before the Ball from 12:00-1:30.   \n\nBall 2-5 pm; run-through 12-1:30 pm\nMusic by Triptych: Thal Aylward, Carol Compton, & Chris Rua\nCalling by Val Medve & David Millstone\nPartial or full scholarships available at the door.\nNo registration!\nFormal Dress Admired, but not Required\nMasks Optional\n\nPractice Session at Tracy Hall\nTuesday, September 24th, 6:30 pm\nAll welcome, by donation \n(Previously known as “the Strafford Ball”)"
    links:
      - "https://cdss.org/event/norwich-mini-ball/"
    start: "2024-09-28T12:00:00-04:00"
    end: "2024-09-28T17:00:00-04:00"
    country: USA
    state: VT
    city: Norwich
    styles:
      - ecd
    workshop: false
    social: true
    bands:
      - Triptych
    callers:
      - David Millstone
      - Val Medve
    price: $20-$30
    organisation: Strafford Ball Committee
    source: events/usa/cdss.yaml